Billy Barlow Dam
Billy Barlow Dam is an earth dam located in Bleckley County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Billy Barlow Dam
The primary purpose of Billy Barlow Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Billy Barlow (private). It impounds the Tr- Gully Branch near Lumber City.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bleckley |
| Nearest City | Lumber City |
| River/Stream | Tr- Gully Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.46758, -83.30928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Billy Barlow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05699 |
| Federal ID | GA05699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |